‘Hotel California’ lyrics in Facebook post could link suspect to kidnapping and murder
The suspect is a convicted sex offender who police believe could be involved in seven murders.
On Nov 7, 2016 by Jessica Machado
9-year-old boy escapes kidnapper by calling parents from his smartwatch
Technology saves the day.
On Aug 12, 2016 by Alexandra Samuels
LGBT activist apparently faked his own kidnapping with Facebook post
22-year-old Adam Hoover found safely after social media alert.
On Mar 3, 2015 by Dell Cameron, Rae Votta
Uber driver ‘kidnaps’ tech CEO in cross-state car chase
Ryan Simonetti of Convene was taken on the ride of his life.
On Jul 10, 2014 by Rob Price
Can hashtag activism solve the World Cup’s human rights fiasco in Qatar?
Sometimes the problem is too big for social media.
On May 23, 2014 by [email protected]
Kidnapping victim comes forward after finding sister on Facebook
The woman had been held in captivity for nearly a decade.
On May 22, 2014 by Michelle Jaworski
Republicans’ fight against ‘Bring Back Our Girls’ isn’t just misguided—it’s dangerous
If Twitter can make people more aware of the world they live in, then it is doing some good.
On May 13, 2014 by [email protected]
Hunt for missing child called off after it’s revealed he only existed on Facebook
The good news: There’s no child missing. The bad news: People thought it was OK to create a fake missing child.
On Apr 17, 2014 by Kate Knibbs
Craigslist kidnapping attempt ends in car chase and shootout at Florida Walmart
Just another day in Pensacola.
On Feb 6, 2014 by Miles Klee
Al Qaeda hostage films video message pleading for Obama’s help
The terrorist network once again trots out Warren Weinstein as a bargaining chip.
On Dec 26, 2013 by Miles Klee
Cleveland hero Charles Ramsey says he’s broke and homeless
The famed rescuer of three girls in Ohio has recently blown through $50,000.
On Jul 16, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger
Cleveland kidnap victim: “I’m strong enough to walk through hell with a smile on my face”
The three women allegedly kidnapped by Ariel Castro finally speak.
On Jul 9, 2013 by Joe Kloc
Teen kidnapped after meeting fake Facebook friend
A 13-year-old boy was returned to his parents after being rescued from kidnappers in Pakistan.
On May 27, 2013 by Kris Holt
Charles Ramsey saves 3 kidnapped women, gives all-star interview
Cleveland women Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, and Michelle Knight disappeared separately almost a decade ago.
On May 7, 2013 by Fidel Martinez
Facebook coffee date turns out to be kidnapping plot
Joan Alupo, a recent university graduate and daughter of a local politician, was kidnapped by her supposed date, a new Facebook friend.
On May 6, 2013 by Kris Holt
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